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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by benvolio, May 17, 2013.

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  1. benvolio

    benvolio Member

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    I know the Rockets have the lowest salary for 12-13. Do they have enough cap room to sign 2 max deals like Miami did in 2011 to try to get both Howard and C. Paul?
     
    #1 benvolio, May 17, 2013
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    Not likely. Bima has written about this in the past, but it would basically take gutting the team completely, and hoping they take a little less than Max, if I remember correctly. On my phone right now so I can't find the Bima article.

    When Miami did it, they had most of their contracts set to end that summer, and had a fire sale for anyone left over.

    Edit- I don't believe the Lakers can sign and trade, but the Clippers should be able to.
     
    #2 Ricksmith, May 17, 2013
  3. Fair Dinkum

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    Are you talking about:

    Dwight Howard $20.5m
    Chris Paul $19m

    The answer is yes if one is a S&T for Asik and Lin and a couple of others.
    Here's a breakdown of Houston's salaries...

    http://hoopshype.com/salaries/miami.htm

    Have fun. :)
     
    #3 Fair Dinkum, May 17, 2013
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    #4 Fair Dinkum, May 17, 2013
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